How are retail traders responding to a year dominated by geopolitical tensions, volatile oil prices and shifting market sentiment?

Michelle Martin speaks with Dani Magner, Chief Growth Officer at Plus500, whose platform serves around 33 million users worldwide, about what trading data from Singapore reveals about investor behaviour in 2026.

This discussion is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as investment advice.

How are retail traders responding to a year dominated by geopolitical tensions, volatile oil prices and shifting market sentiment?
Michelle Martin speaks with Dani Magner, Chief Growth Officer at Plus500, whose platform serves around 33 million users worldwide, about what trading data from Singapore reveals about investor behaviour in 2026.
This discussion is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as investment advice.

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The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions — from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas — from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.

In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint — with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.
The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions &mdash; from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas &mdash; from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.
In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint &mdash; with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.

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Michelle Martin speaks with financial advisors on how to make the most of your money. Learn how to get started,&nbsp; manage your expenses and start your smart money investment journey today.&nbsp;

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MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.

In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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Money and Me: What Singapore Traders Are Buying to Profit off Market Volatility

A blockbuster US$28.6 billion SK Hynix share buyback sends the chipmaker higher - but what does it tell investors about confidence in the AI memory boom?

On Market View, Michelle Martin examines why Chinese government bonds are emerging as an unlikely haven amid a global bond sell-off, and how the US-Iran conflict and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz are feeding into inflation and interest-rate risks.

She also looks at US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's decision to double long-dated Treasury buybacks after the 30-year yield touched a 19-year high, and asks what the intervention tells us about stresses in the world's most important bond market.

Plus, Moderna and Merck's personalised mRNA melanoma treatment delivers a landmark late-stage result, sending Moderna shares soaring and reviving the investment case for mRNA technology beyond Covid vaccines.

A blockbuster&nbsp;US$28.6 billion SK Hynix share buyback sends the chipmaker higher - but what does it tell investors about confidence in the AI memory boom?
On&nbsp;Market View, Michelle Martin examines why Chinese government bonds are emerging as an unlikely haven amid a global bond sell-off, and how the US-Iran conflict and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz are feeding into inflation and interest-rate risks.
She also looks at US Treasury Secretary&nbsp;Scott Bessent's decision to double long-dated Treasury buybacks&nbsp;after the 30-year yield touched a 19-year high, and asks what the intervention tells us about stresses in the world's most important bond market.
Plus,&nbsp;Moderna and Merck's personalised mRNA melanoma treatment delivers a landmark late-stage result, sending Moderna shares soaring and reviving the investment case for mRNA technology beyond Covid vaccines.

Market View: SK Hynix’s $29 Billion Bet, America’s Bond Problem and Moderna’s Cancer Breakthrough

CPF helps pay for some of life's biggest needs - from housing and healthcare to retirement. But could using too much CPF for your home today leave you with less tomorrow?

Michelle Martin speaks with Brent Seah, Assistant Director, Outreach & Partnerships at CPF Board, about how to assess whether your retirement savings are on track, make better use of CPF throughout your working years, and balance home ownership with retirement adequacy.

CPF helps pay for some of life's biggest needs - from housing and healthcare to retirement. But could using too much CPF for your home today leave you with less tomorrow?
Michelle Martin speaks with Brent Seah, Assistant Director, Outreach &amp; Partnerships at CPF Board, about how to assess whether your retirement savings are on track, make better use of CPF throughout your working years, and balance home ownership with retirement adequacy.

Money and Me: Is Your CPF Enough? How Your Home Could Fund Your Retirement and other tips

Our eyes change as we age, but when is deteriorating vision simply part of getting older - and when could it signal something more serious?

Michelle Martin speaks with Dr Jessica Choo, surgeon and Associate Consultant at the Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology Department and Myopia Centre at SNEC, about the eye conditions Singaporeans should watch for across their lifetime

Dr Choo also demystifies modern cataract surgery, including how the cloudy natural lens is replaced, the new artificial lens options available, and how even long sightedness can be surgically improved today.

Our eyes change as we age, but when is deteriorating vision simply part of getting older - and when could it signal something more serious?
Michelle Martin speaks with Dr Jessica Choo, surgeon and Associate Consultant at the Cataract &amp; Comprehensive Ophthalmology Department and Myopia Centre at SNEC, about the eye conditions Singaporeans should watch for across their lifetime
Dr Choo also demystifies modern cataract surgery, including how the cloudy natural lens is replaced, the new artificial lens options available, and how even long sightedness can be surgically improved today.

Money and Me: What Singapore Traders Are Buying to Profit off Market Volatility

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